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     Earl Akins was born circa 1905 at Georgia.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Frederick J. "Fred" Thompson and Clyde Annie Stephens, circa 1929.^2,1 Earl Akins and Mary Elizabeth Thompson were divorced before April 13, 1940.³

     Helen M. Stewart was buried at Langley Lawn Cemetery, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.⁴ Her married name was McLeod.⁵ Her married name was Hughson.³ She married Unknown Hughson.³ Helen M. Stewart married Daniel McLeod.^5,6 Helen M. Stewart was born on June 26, 1907 at Proctor, St. Louis Co., Minnesota.¹ She died in 1992.⁴

     Her married name was Hughson.³ Mary Elizabeth Stewart married Austin Hughson.³ Mary Elizabeth Stewart was born on October 15, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on May 2, 2003 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 87.³ She HUGHSON - Mary Elizabeth (nee Stewart) passed away peacefully May 2, 2003. Born in Otey, Virginia, October 15, 1915, Mary was predeceased by her devoted husband Austin; infant son Dougie; sisters, Ethel, Beatrice, Gladys, Helen, Margaret and brother Joe. Mary is survived and forever in the hearts of her loving daughters, Ginny (Steve), Kathy (Ken); sisters, Lillian in Chicago, Alice in Winnipeg; grandchildren, Shannon, Matthew, Jesse (Cherise), Karley; 5 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Keara, Phoenix, Cheylon, Dakota and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was selfless, always giving of herself, with great compassion and understanding for others. We were blessed to have had such a wonderful person in our lives. on May 10, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 245-78-6679.¹ Her married name was Hughson.⁴ Margaret Eleanor Stewart married Arthur Hughson.⁴ Margaret Eleanor Stewart was born on April 19, 1918 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.¹ She died on October 12, 2001 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 83.^1,5,6

     Gertrude Letitia Mahon was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^3,4 She was born on October 29, 1885 at Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada.² As of August 8, 1931,her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Lewis Edwin Stewart, son of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on August 8, 1931 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^3,1 Gertrude Letitia Mahon died on October 19, 1968 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 82.³

     Alice Stewart was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.² She was born on September 25, 1920 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.² As of August 17, 1940,her married name was Mark.² She married Gordon Edward Mark on August 17, 1940 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.² Alice Stewart died on February 25, 2022 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 101.²

     Gordon Edward Mark was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.¹ He was born on August 1, 1904.¹ He married Alice Stewart, daughter of Lewis Edwin Stewart and Emma Ella Wright, on August 17, 1940 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.¹ Gordon Edward Mark died on August 10, 1984 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 80.¹

     Jesse Vernon Sowder was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 28, 1893 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Ethel Eugene Stewart, daughter of Lewis Edwin Stewart and Emma Ella Wright, on June 5, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 Jesse Vernon Sowder died on September 25, 1985 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 91.^1,3

     Rchard Todd married Gladys Virginia Stewart, daughter of Lewis Edwin Stewart and Emma Ella Wright.^2,3 Rchard Todd was born in 1895.¹ He died in 1985.¹

     Lillian Stewart was born on July 15, 1923 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^2,3,4 As of August 28, 1941,her married name was Neal.³ She married Renald Walter Neal on August 28, 1941 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.³

     Renald Walter Neal was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, 600 Lake Street, Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois.⁶ His Social Security Number was 323-26-5223.⁷ He was born on January 17, 1915 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.^2,6,4,5,7 He married Lillian Stewart, daughter of Lewis Edwin Stewart and Emma Ella Wright, on August 28, 1941 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.² Renald Walter Neal died on April 3, 1976 at Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 61.^3,6 He Services for Renald W. Neal, 61, of 605 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, will be held Tuesday. Mr. Neal died Saturday in Condell Memorial Hospital in Libertyville. Mr. Neal owned the Ben Franklin store in Mundelein for 20 years. He is survived by his widow, Lillian; a son, Joseph, and two daughters, Barbara and Carol. on April 5, 1976.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-3788.⁴ Jessica Lucille Sowder was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.¹⁰ She was born on August 30, 1918 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,10,6 As of September 21, 1946,her married name was Gipe.³ She married Clarence Grover Gipe on September 21, 1946 at Sutherland, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^3,11,5,12 Jessica Lucille Sowder died on February 5, 2002 at Colonial Heights, Virginia, at age 83.^11,4,10,5 She Jessica Lucille Sowder Gipe, 83, of Dinwiddie County, died Feb. 5, 2002, at Colonial Heights Convalescent Center. Mrs. Gipe was born in Floyd County, Va., a daughter of the late Jesse Vernon and Ethel Stewart Sowder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Grover Gipe. She was a former bookkeeper at Martin Oldsmobile-Toyota. Before her illness, she was an active member of Crater Chapter No. 1399 AARP, serving as secretary and tour director. She was a member of Alpha Chapter of the Eastern Star and a long time member of Washington Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Geraldine S. Martin and husband, Gilbert C. Martin, of Dinwiddie County; niece, Pamela M. Comstock and husband, John M. Comstock; and a great-nephew, Andrew M. Comstock, all of Colonial Heights. A graveside funeral will be held in Blandford Cemetery. on February 6, 2002.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was Number      230-26-8098.⁸ Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Sowder was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 27, 1925 at Sutherland, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,8 As of April 15, 1944,her married name was Martin.⁴ She married Gilbert Creff Martin on April 15, 1944 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^7,4,9,5,6 Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Sowder died on March 26, 2010 at Colonial Heights, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,8,10 She Geraldine "Gerry" Sowder Martin, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Dinwiddie County, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. Born in Sutherland, Va., on March 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Vernon and Ethel Stewart Sowder. She was a lifelong member of Ocran United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. In addition to her church, she was active in the community and enjoyed doing volunteer work. She was past president of the Home Builder's Association of Southside Virginia Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Linden Twig at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her sister, Jessica Sowder Gipe. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gilbert Creff Martin; her daughter, Pamela Martin Comstock; her son-in-law, John Morris Comstock; and her grandson, Andrew Martin Comstock. A graveside funeral service will be held at Blandford Cemetery. on March 27, 2010.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 223-03-7678.⁸ Clarence Grover Gipe was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.^2,3,5 He was born on February 17, 1892 at Orrstown, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,6,7 He married Jessica Lucille Sowder, daughter of Jesse Vernon Sowder and Ethel Eugene Stewart, on September 21, 1946 at Sutherland, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Clarence Grover Gipe died on May 14, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.^2,3,5 He Died Friday, May 14, 1971 in Stuart Circle Hospital, Clarence Grover Gipe, 79, a retired welder of 4619 Willesden Rd., Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessica Sowder Gipe of Richmond. Burial in Blandford Cemetery. on May 16, 1971.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-3971.⁹ Gilbert Creff Martin was buried at Blanford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 23, 1922 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,9,8 He married Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Sowder, daughter of Jesse Vernon Sowder and Ethel Eugene Stewart, on April 15, 1944 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6,7 Gilbert Creff Martin died on July 31, 2011 at Colonial Heights, Virginia, at age 88.^4,5,6,9 He Gilbert Creff Martin, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was born in Chesterfield County, Va. (now Colonial Heights), on Oct. 23, 1922, to the late George Creff and Marinda Aldridge Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Geraldine "Gerry" Sowder Martin. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Catherine Martin Marks, Barbara Martin Steve and George Franklin Martin. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Martin Comstock and her husband, John M. Comstock; a grandson, Andrew Martin Comstock; brother-in-law, John H. Steve; sister-in-law, Robbie S. Martin;, and several nieces and nephews. Prior to his return to Colonial Heights, he lived for over 50 years in Dinwiddie County, where he served on the Dinwiddie County School Board for 14 years, serving as chairman for seven of those years. Mr. Martin attended Petersburg High School and was a graduate of Chester High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II as a captain in the Transportation Corps overseeing conversion of cruise liners and merchant ships into troop transport ships in San Francisco. Shortly after returning home, he opened his own building company. Gilbert C. Martin Company Inc. developed many subdivisions in the Colonial Heights area, including Bennington, Edinborough, Lexington, Burlington and Concord. He also developed subdivisions in Dinwiddie County. While building homes throughout the Tri-Cities area, he was a charter member and two-time president of the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia. He was also a charter member of the Home Builders Association of Virginia, and until his death, served as a life director and Build-PAC trustee. He was named to the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia's Hall of Fame in 2002 and to the Home Builders Association of Virginia's Hall of Fame in 2004. Mr. Martin and his brother were in the automobile business together for 40 years as co-owners of Martin Oldsmobile-Toyota in Colonial Heights. He served as president of the Southside Virginia Fair for several years. He was a past president of the Petersburg Lions Club and a member for more than 60 years. He was a member of Dinwiddie Masonic Lodge No. 136 A.F. & A.M., the Petersburg Shrine Club, the ACCA Temple, the Scottish Rite and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was a past president of the Country Club of Petersburg, a member of the Thursday golf group, and a loyal member of POGO. He served on the Board of Directors of Virginia Commonwealth Bank and before that on the Advisory Board of First and Merchants Bank (Bank of America). He was a board member of the Colonial Heights Development Corp.. Gilbert was an avid fisherman who loved to fish the Rappahannock and York rivers, and was a member of the Virginia Yacht Club. He was a longtime fan and supporter of the University of Virginia football and basketball programs. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 501 Compton Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o ACCA Temple, 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond, VA 23277-3920. on August 2, 2011.⁵

     John Morris Comstock Comstock, John Morris, 66, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. John was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College, Class of 1975. He retired as the Quality Control Manager from Kraft/Nabisco. He was preceded in death by his father, John Rowland Comstock: and his stepfather, Dr. Robert Morris Comstock. John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pamela "Pam" Martin Comstock; son, Andrew "Drew" Martin Comstock; mother, Mary Ellen Williams Comstock; sister, Katherine "Kay" Comstock Wynn; brother, James "Jim" Mason Comstock; stepbrother, Robert Graham Comstock ; stepsister, Anne Comstock Plummer and husband, Jay; uncle, Samuel Mason Williams; nephews, John Brandon Wynn and wife, Rachael, Matthew Douglas Wynn and wife, Brianna, and Christopher Mitchell Plummer; niece, Meghan Stewart Plummer; great-nephews, Parker Mason Wynn and Samuel Harrison Wynn. A graveside funeral was held at Blandford Cemetery.⁶ He was born on November 3, 1952 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,5 He married Pamela Anne Martin, daughter of Gilbert Creff Martin and Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Sowder, on September 29, 1979 at Petersburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 John Morris Comstock died on May 30, 2019 at Virginia at age 66.⁶